weight-bearing
Americannoun
adjective
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“For the average person, it’s just lifestyle modifications. Some weight-bearing exercises, some strength training.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
That means weight-bearing exercises and diligent strength training—something many women skip.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2025
While gyms and fitness studios closed during early stay-at-home orders, many slow-motion strength training studios remained open because they offered an essential rehabilitative service: weight-bearing physical therapy for pain management, osteoporosis and other conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
To bolster weight-bearing capacity, many researchers have attempted to thicken their paper-thin designs in varying spots.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024
Seeing that the trouble the veterinary attendant will have to deal with is loss of a portion of the weight-bearing surface, his attention is immediately directed to the shoeing.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
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